At Mohawk College, I teach a women's program called - Home Reno
For Women - (men are more than welcome). Where one will learn the basics
of home improvement.
Everything from Installing a new toilet to refinishing your kitchen
cabinets, how to work with power tools to tiling a backsplash, decorating, painting and so much more !
These classes give one the foundation to move
forward on the challenges of owing a home.
Here are what some of my students have said ...
Pamela,
Since I took a couple of your courses I have bought and used a few
power tools. I have put in quarter round on a baseboard, in an area that
was never completed years ago.
I replaced the coiled aluminum ducting in the back of the dryer.
I attached the downspouts with the proper selection of screws.
I
feel totally comfortable going to Home Depot, or Home Hardware and
buying the right parts and tools for the job and getting it done.
I
acquired the confidence to go ahead and do it: I believe that you gave
me the confidence to do these kinds of jobs. I am also better able to
assess when I need a professional to do the job, or just ask questions.
Mary
I
just completed 4 sets of courses led by Pamela Stiles - hand and power
Tools, basic maintenance, plumbing and kitchens. I can't even begin to
tell you how happy I am that I was able to participate in the sessions!
Infact, based on what I learned in those classes, last weekend I helped
in a home renovation by replacing a toilet and bathroom vanity and
faucets, installed shut off valves, removed and replaced a kitchen
counter, sink and faucet, tiled a backsplash and installed kitchen
cabinets. I had never done anything like this before! I have already
registered for the electrical course in January.
Thank you so
much for offering courses like these - they are so empowering!! Pamela
is just such a fantastic teacher - her enthusiasm is contagious and love
the hands on method that she uses. We went from people that were
afraid to touch a hand tool that are purchasing their own now.
Regards,
Cheryl
“Pamela
is amazing, approachable and goes out of her way to give you her full
attention. She has taught me to mud drywall and helped me pick colours
for my kitchen. I am so happy for her being there because I was so
flustered, I didn’t know up from down. She helped me with the first step
and followed it through step by step. She said I could call her any
time....PAMELA IS TRULY AN ASSET !
Pamela also welcomed my grandson
to the children workshop that I didn't know about . He was so thrilled
and loves making and building things with grandma. “ Thanks Susan
